ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Ampoule vs Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion

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Clinique

An essence built around Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

An essence built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

Essence

23 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 31.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 54.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
Humectant
0 / —
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
- Animal-derived
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Faex Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (in both products)
Humectant
- Brightening
- Reduces Irritation
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Chelating
0 / —
- Brightening
- Exfoliating

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
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